Mabel and Olive had gone viral. “It was on ITV Breakfast and names such as Gary Lineker and Kirstie Allsopp had retweeted it and favourite comedians of mine like Dara O’Briain and Limmy [Brian Limond] and the counter kept on ticking. We’ve all heard of things going viral, but to see the mechanics of it […]
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Find yourself wondering things like “Is Menards dog-friendly?” “Can I bring my pup to Macy’s?” Is Lowe’s dog-friendly? What’s Home Depot’s pet policy or “Do all pet stores allow dogs inside?” These are common questions to ask yourself if you frequently take your dog out with you and don’t want to leave him in the […]
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Sports for protection dogs can be grueling for both the dog and the handler. They require not only athleticism but also mental and emotional toughness. Few other activities demand such complete dedication and willingness to push past self-imposed limits than the protection dog sports. Most societies and kennel clubs that offer protection sports have minimum […]
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Even if you haven’t heard of the Xolo (pronounced “show-low”), you’ve likely seen one of these unusual dogs at some point. The Aztecs considered the Xolo sacred, and invested them with mystical healing abilities. The breed’s full name, Xoloitzcuintli, derives from the name of the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, as well as […]
2023 Episode List E338: Preparing Young Sports Dogs for Competition (Part 1) https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/e338-preparing-young-sports-dogs-for-competition-part-1 E337: Lucy Newton – Follow That Track! https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/e337-lucy-newton-follow-that-track E336: Jennifer Summerfield, DVM – Gut Health and Your Dog https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/e336-jennifer-summerfield-dvm-gut-health-and-your-dog E335: Petra Ford – Getting Started on Competition Heelwork https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/e335-petra-ford-getting-started-on-competition-heelwork E334: Irith Bloom – What is Arousal? https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/e334-irith-bloom-what-is-arousal E333: Julie Symons – Lost […]
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Every four years, viewers around the world eagerly tune in to watch familiar Winter Olympic sports such as figure skating and alpine skiing as well as quirkier events such as short-track speed skating and curling. But over the years there have been even more unusual and extreme sports that were once staged at the Winter […]
Musical canine freestyle, also known as musical freestyle, freestyle dance, and canine freestyle, is a modern dog sport that is a mixture of obedience training, tricks, and dance that allows for creative interaction between dogs and their owners. The sport has developed into competition forms in several countries around the world. Teaching a dog to […]
The Doberman Pinscher (Doberman) is a powerful and muscular member of the Working Group developed for police and military work and to be a protector and companion in the home. The breed originated in Germany and quickly gained popularity in other countries for its courage, intelligence, and loyalty. The Doberman Pinscher is named for Karl […]
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I know that many of you would have read the title of this blog post and done a double take …. and could well be thinking “that Susan Garrett has gone a bit cray cray, she has spent years telling us that agility and dog training should be fun!”. You are right … well maybe […]
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Click here to read the complete article 226 – April, 2016 By Amy Fernandez The Sporting Group may rank as the premier showcase of dog breeding artistry and/or canine genetic versatility, depending on personal perspective. Over the course of a millennium the plain old hunting dog blossomed into Pointers, Setters, Spaniels, and Retrievers, with countless […]